A nest and silent auction...

Hi Everyone!  One of my co-workers is a member of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union and is hosting their annual spring meeting this weekend and asked me if I had any bird related things that I might want to donate for their silent auction.  Actually he asked me if I wanted to donate one of the puppies from my dog Bailey's recent liter.  I said no way would I donate a puppy, but I did have a nest he could have.  So before I handed this off to him, I thought I'd show it to you all framed out and ready to go.  I had originally shown this to you as a part of my nest obsession post, but it wasn't framed yet. 

I hope they make lots of money from it or at least I hope it goes to someone who will enjoy it.  Thanks for stopping by.

Nests...

I have nests on the brain. So I thought I'd show you some of the nests I've made recently.

I think I'm anxious for spring. I love winter and snow and curling up by the fireplace (if I had a fireplace), but I'm ready for spring. I'm ready for spring flowers and sleeping with the window open. I'm ready to be awakened by the chirping of birds.

I'm ready for grass to mow weekly and calves to feed and garden tilling and planting and everything else that springs means on a farm.

I'm ready for working outside. I'm even ready for spring allergies. I am so ready for spring. Are you?

This is a nest that I made using oil pastels. I think it turned out pretty well. Thanks for stopping by.